Highlights
- Jerusalem (West Bank) - Explore the sacred sites of the Old City, including the Wailing Wall, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and Via Dolorosa
- Petra - Discover this spectacular UNESCO-listed Nabataean city, which is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World
- Cairo - Marvel at the legendary Pyramids of Giza, explore the Necropolis of Saqqara and see King Tut's treasures at the Grand Egyptian Museum
- Wadi Rum - Explore this vast red desert with its rolling dunes and dramatic rock formations in a 4x4 and camp under a blanket of stars
- Luxor West Bank - Discover exquisite tombs at the Valley of the Kings, see the towering Colossi of Memnon and explore the beautiful Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
- The Dead Sea - Spend a night at the Dead Sea, float in the famously buoyant, mineral-rich waters and smother yourself in Dead Sea mud
- Luxor - Roam around the colossal Temple of Karnak and take an optional tour of the beautifully illuminated Luxor Temple at night
- Aswan - Take a leisurely boat trip to Agilika Island to explore romantic Philae Temple and wander around the colourful souqs
- Nile cruising - Cruise from Aswan to Luxor, spending 3 nights on board a 5 star Nile cruiser
- Hurghada - Relax at the Red Sea, swim and opt to snorkel or scuba dive in the clear coastal waters
- Kom Ombo - Visit the Nile side Temple of Kom Ombo
- Wadi Mujib - Trek the Siq Trail and go canyoning in the lowest nature reserve in the world (seasonal - included on departures Apr to Oct)
- Shobak - Visit Shobak Crusader Castle, perched dramatically on a hill top
- Bethlehem (West Bank) - Visit the Shepherd’s Field, Church of the Nativity and Manger Square
- Haifa - Walk through the beautiful terraces of the Bahai Gardens, set on the slopes of Mount Carmel and see the UNESCO listed Bahai Shrine
- Caesarea – Discover Roman and Crusader-era ruins
- Jaffa - Stroll around the picturesque fortified old town
- Tel Aviv - Independently explore Israel's "City That Never Sleeps", with its long stretch of beautiful beaches
What's this trip about?
Travelling from Cairo to Tel Aviv, take in the highlights of Egypt, Jordan and Israel, neighbouring countries, steeped in history. From the grand Pyramids of Giza in Cairo, to the beautiful Rose City of Petra and the Biblical sites of Jerusalem, join us on a journey of epic proportion.
Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeOperator does not provide
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityCairo
End CityTel Aviv
Travel Themes
Trip includes
- Breakfast daily, 3 lunches and 6 dinners
- 6 nights 4-5 star hotels in Egypt, 7 nights 4 star hotels in Jordan and Israel, 1 night deluxe desert camp in Wadi Rum and 3 nights aboard a 5 star Nile Cruiser (en suite cabin)
- 1 overnight train from Cairo to Aswan (Private 2 berth sleeper cabin)
- Airport arrival and departure transfer on day 1, day 11 and day 19
- Touring - Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Aswan, Luxor, Hurghada, Petra, Wadi Rum and Shobak
- Dead Sea - Free time to swim and detox
- Wadi Rum - 4x4 desert safari through the sand dunes
- Touring in Israel - Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Haifa, Caesarea and Jaffa
- Escorted by Egyptian tour guide qualified in Egyptology, licensed Jordanian and Israeli tour guides in Jordan and Israel respectively
- All transfers and transportation in private modern air-conditioned vehicles
- Entrance fees included for sightseeing in Israel
